A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance regarding psychosocial adaptations to pregnancy to a group of women. Which topics are consistent with their associated trimesters? (Select all that apply.)
A.
First trimester: ambivalence about the pregnancy
B.
First trimester: separation from the fetus
C.
Second trimester: active dreams and fantasy life
D.
Second trimester: becoming more introspective
E.
Third trimester: realignment of roles and tasks
ANS: A, C
During the first trimester, the woman may feel ambivalent about the pregnancy. In the second trimester, active dreams and fantasy life are common. Separation from the fetus is a task of the third trimester, as is becoming more introspective. Realignment of roles and tasks typically occurs in the second trimester.
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